Take Care

Audre Lorde once wrote, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” Whether you need to recharge or relax, taking time out for yourself and practicing self-care are essential to staying healthy. POZ wants to know whether you practice self-care in your life.

1) Do you believe it is important to practice self-care?

Yes No

2) How often do you set aside time for self-care?

Daily Several times a week Once a week Less than once a week Never

3) Are you able to take time out for yourself without feeling guilty?

Always Sometimes Never

4) Do you recognize the difference between self-care and self-indulgence?

Yes No

5) Do you have a small group of people you can call on for support?

Yes No

6) Are you able to ask for help when you need it?

Yes No

7) Do you have relationships with people who make you feel good about yourself?

Yes No

8) Do you practice any stress reduction techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation?

Yes No

9) Do you get an adequate amount of sleep each night?

Yes No

10) Do you maintain good eating habits?

Yes No

11) Do you exercise regularly?

Yes No

12) In what specific ways do you practice self-care?

0/100

13) What year were you born?

14) What is your gender?

Male Female Transgender Other option

15) What is your sexual orientation?

Straight Gay/Lesbian Bisexual Other option

16) What is your ethnicity? (Check all that apply.)

American Indian or Alaska Native Arab or Middle Eastern Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White Other option

17) What is your household income?

Less than $15,000 $15,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 or more